Síntomas depresivos y niveles séricos de ácidos grasos poliinsaturados omega-3 y omega-6 en universitarios del norte de México

Vargas, María Rubi; Terrazas-Medina, Efraín A.; Leyva-López, Ahidée; Peralta-Peña, Sandra Lidia; Cupul-Uicab, Lea A.

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“…This vitamin acts jointly with omega-3s, which participate in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and regulation of the circadian rhythm, among other functions [20,48]. However, despite these data, the results of studies that observed fish consumption with depressive symptoms are not conclusive [49].…”

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Prevalence of Depression and Fish Consumption among First Year Spanish University Students: UniHcos Project

Morales-Suárez-Varela,

Amezcua-Prieto,

Llopis-Gonzalez

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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The World Health Organization estimates that one fifth of university students have experienced major depressive disorder at some point in their lives. Nutrition may be one of the modifiable factors that influence the development of depression. Specifically, low omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D levels, both nutrients found in high quantities in fish, have been linked to depressive disorders. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of depression among young Spanish university students, in addition to the pattern of fish consumption among students and the possible relationship between fish consumption and the presence of depression. Data were collected retrospectively from a nationally representative sample of 11,485 Spanish university students aged 18 years or older in 11 Spanish universities, from 2012 to 2022. The respondents were analyzed according to frequency of consumption and compliance with weekly recommendations for fish intake and the presence of depression. Regression models were also performed to determine students’ odds of depression as a function of compliance with recommendations according to selected sociodemographic variables. The prevalence of depression was 10.5%; it was more prevalent in women, older students and in those with both high and low BMIs. In addition, it was also more prevalent in those that lived outside the family home, with roommates and those who were employed. Sixty-seven percent of the students met the fish intake recommendations. The most common frequency of fish consumption was 1–2 times/week (44.2%), and the least frequent was 2.3% daily fish consumption. Students from northern universities were more likely to consume fish (68.4%) than those from southern universities (66.4%). Non-consumption of fish was found to increase the risk of depression (ORa = 1.45 (1.28–1.64); AF = 31.0% (21.9–39.0)), but it was the student’s own conditions that had the greatest influence on the development of the disorder. In summary, a lower consumption of fish seems to be associated with a higher incidence of depression in Spanish university students; however, other social factors of the student may influence the development of the disorder, and all of this should be taken into account for the development of prevention strategies.

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Prevalence of Depression and Fish Consumption among First Year Spanish University Students: UniHcos Project

Morales-Suárez-Varela,

Amezcua-Prieto,

Llopis-Gonzalez

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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“…The content of EPA+DHA for every 100 g of product of F3 was 142.6 mg, and so one serving of 30 g of tortilla chips would provide 42.8 mg of both fatty acids, amount which equals 17.1% of the daily intake recommended by the WHO/FAO of 250 mg per day (Vargas et al, 2018). According to Kaur, Chugh, and Gupta (2014), fish and fish oil are the richest sources of EPA, whether saltwater or freshwater fish, whereas DHA is not only found in reddish-brown algae, but also in fish oil, and therefore, an intake of up to two or three times a week of fish has been recommended (Nguyen, Malau-Aduli, Cavalieri, Nichols, & Malau-Aduli, 2019).…”

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“…The high biological value protein and n-3 PUFA (EPA and DHA) are both considered beneficial for good health. The former, because it is composed of essential amino acids, helping increase muscular mass (Ruiz-Margáin et al, 2018), while n-3 fatty acids confer anti-inflammatory and antiarrhythmogenic properties, preventing heart diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus (González, Rodríguez, & Gómez, 2013), and due to these properties, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (OMS/FAO) recommend a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA (Vargas, Terrazas-Medina, Leyva-López, Peralta-Peña, & Cupu-Uicab, 2018). DHA is a fatty acid that has produced great interest, since it is essential for the development of the central nervous system and the retina during embryonic development, as well as being important throughout life for its neuroprotective function; it is a fatty acid found only in aquatic animals (Echeverría, Valenzuela, Hernandez-Rodas, & Valenzuela, 2017).…”

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Production and characterization of a snack based on maize flour and Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)

Ramos-Ramos

Rodríguez-Castillejos

Santiago-Adame

et al. 2019

CyTA - Journal of Food

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Maize has antioxidant properties and a high amount of carbohydrates, while fish has high-quality proteins and unsaturated fatty acids. The goal of this study was to prepare a functional food enriched with protein and n-3 fatty acids from Scomber scombrus. A sensory analysis was carried out, along with a texture profile, color and proximate analyses, content of EPA+DHA, and shelf life analyses on five formulations of the snack produced. The best-accepted formula turned out to be the one containing 15% fish, and in comparison with the control, it displayed similar fracturability, less hardness, a higher amount of protein and lipids, and EPA+DHA (p ≤ 0.05), providing 14.6% of the daily recommended intake of EPA+DHA (30 g of product). The development of new products, such as the one proposed in this study, can be a new and healthy alternative to substitute other similar, commercially sold products with a lower amount of nutrients. Producción y caracterización de un aperitivo a base de harina de maíz y caballa atlántica (Scomber scombrus) RESUMEN El maíz tiene propiedades antioxidantes y contiene una gran cantidad de carbohidratos, mientras que el pescado posee proteínas de alta calidad y ácidos grasos insaturados. El objetivo de este estudio fue preparar un alimento funcional enriquecido con proteínas y ácidos grasos n-3 obtenidos de Scomber scombrus. Con este propósito se realizó un análisis sensorial, un perfil de textura, un análisis proximal y de color, de contenido de EPA + DHA y un análisis de vida útil en cinco formulaciones del aperitivo producido. La fórmula que registró mayor aceptación contiene 15% de pescado y, en comparación con el control, mostró fracturabilidad similar, menos dureza, mayor cantidad de proteínas y lípidos, así como de EPA + DHA (p ≤ 0.05); además, proporciona 14.6% de la ingesta diaria recomendada de EPA + DHA (30 g de producto). La elaboración de nuevos productos, como el propuesto en este estudio, puede ser una alternativa novedosa y saludable para sustituir productos similares que contienen menor cantidad de nutrientes y se venden comercialmente, ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Moreover, studies on the association of n-6/n-3 ratio and depression are also controversial. Some cross-sectional or longitudinal studies suggested a positive association ( 18 , 34–36 ), whereas several other studies reported a negative association ( 37 ) or no association ( 25 , 38 ).…”

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Association between plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids and depressive among US adults

Wang,

Yan,

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundDepression is associated with greater functional impairment and high societal costs than many other mental disorders. Research on the association between plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) levels and depression have yielded inconsistent results.ObjectiveTo evaluate whether plasma n-3 and n-6 PUFAs levels are associated with depression in American adults.MethodsA cross-sectional study included 2053 adults (aged ≥20 y) in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2011–2012. The level of plasma n-3 and n-6 PUFAs were obtained for analysis. Self-reported Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to identify the depression status. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between quartiles of plasma n-3 and n-6 PUFAs and depression after adjustments for confounders.ResultsThe study of 2053 respondents over 20 years of age with a weighted depression prevalence of 7.29% comprised 1,043 men (weighted proportion, 49.13%) and 1,010 women (weighted, 50.87%), with a weighted mean (SE) age of 47.58 (0.67) years. Significantly increased risks of depression over non-depression were observed in the third quartiles (OR = 1.65, 95% CI = 1.05–2.62) for arachidonic acid (AA; 20:4n-6); the third quartiles (OR = 2.20, 95% CI = 1.20–4.05) for docosatetraenoic acid (DTA; 22:4n-6); the third (OR = 2.33, 95% CI = 1.34–4.07), and highest quartiles (OR = 1.83, 95% CI = 1.03–3.26) for docosapentaenoic acid (DPAn-6; 22:5n-6); and the third (OR = 2.18, 95% CI = 1.18–4.03) and highest quartiles (OR = 2.47, 95% CI = 1.31–4.68) for docosapentaenoic acid (DPAn-3; 22:5n-3); the second (OR = 2.13, 95% CI = 1.24–3.66), third (OR = 2.40, 95% CI = 1.28–4.50), and highest quartiles (OR = 2.24, 95% CI = 1.08–4.69) for AA/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6n-3) ratio compared with the lowest quartile after adjusting for confounding factors.ConclusionHigher plasma levels of AA, DTA, DPAn-6, DPAn-3 PUFAs, and AA/DHA ratio may be potential risk factors for depression in US adults.

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Síntomas depresivos y niveles séricos de ácidos grasos poliinsaturados omega-3 y omega-6 en universitarios del norte de México

Abstract: Our results did not confirm the relationship of serum levels of PUFA omega-3 and omega-6/omega-3 ratio with depressive symptoms; the negative correlation of serum ALA with depressive symptoms remains to be confirmed in prospective studies.

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Prevalence of Depression and Fish Consumption among First Year Spanish University Students: UniHcos Project

Prevalence of Depression and Fish Consumption among First Year Spanish University Students: UniHcos Project

Production and characterization of a snack based on maize flour and Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)

Association between plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids and depressive among US adults

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